Formed in 1984 as school punk kids at Arellano University in Legarda Sampaloc Manila Philippines.
Biography
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Hailing from the heart of Manila, Philippines, the Philippine Violators have been cranking out great punk rock since 1984. Considered one of the “godfathers” of the original 1980’s Philippines punk scene, they are one of the few bands from that bygone era who remain. As many US punk bands emerged from the disgruntled (yet oftentimes affluent) suburban neighborhoods, The Phil.Violators emerged from a third world country then ruled by a corrupt dictatorship under Ferdinand Marcos. (Punks didn’t care less and didn’t give a shit about politics, but driven by their passion in chaotic punk music –edit).
In the Philippines, the early punk scene was much less of a fashion statement than in the US & more about mobilizing for true change. During this time, singing about “Anarchy in Philippines” could have gotten you tortured & executed by government cronies. (seems bullshit because there never was any torture of dissenters, or the like –edit). Fronted by, Bong Espiritu (vocals) & “Senor Rotten” (guitar), the Phil.Violators became regulars performing frequent gigs throughout the country and releasing material on the now legendary Filipino punk record label, Twisted Red Cross (TRC).
Later, the Phil.Violators started their own record label, RMD Records, to help produce and distribute new Filipino punk bands. After gaining notoriety in the underground scene, the Phil. Violators were ultimately scooped up by a major label during the “alternative-music-boom” of the early 90’s caused by the success of US bands like Nirvana & Green Day. This enabled the PhilVio crew to play larger venues, gain new fans & solidify their status as legitimate Filipino music legends.
In recent years though, with rap-metal, r&b, and acoustic pop becoming all the rage in Manila, the Phil.Violators are enjoying their “return to the underground” playing for all the PhilVio diehards at Mayric’s Bar on Espana Street. “Senor Rotten” was told in that 20 years in anything is a tremendous achievement & they’re a band that has certainly paid their dues. Itchy Korean Recordings is delighted to spread the music of the Philippine Violators to a new generation of punks & music fans here in the US as their recognition is long overdue.
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Trenta-Inuebe PHILIPPINE VIOLATORS Anniversary Tour 2023 Manila Leg 4/22.
Trenta-Inuebe PHILIPPINE VIOLATORS Anniversary Tour 2023 Manila Leg 4/22.
Jesus Espiritu is with Marilou Èspiritu.
After writing and recording seven (7) full length albums and numerous compilation album projects for both independent and major record labels since 1984, the man behind the music of PHILIPPINE VIOLATORS is calling it quits and releases his SWAN SONG. His final salvo for the fans and followers who diligently supported his music for the past 39 years. Unleashing 10 tracks of his rarest recordings, the PHILIPPINE VIOLATORS RARITIES 2023 VINYL is the final endeavor of SENOR ROTTEN for his beloved band the PHILIPPINE VIOLATORS. So be sure to grab a copy of this rare piece of Pinoy Punk history as this will surely going to be one of the most expensive and hard to find albums of the band in the future.
It has been one crazy fun ride after another and i thank you all for the opportunity to share my art/music with each and everyone of you.
thankful and forever grateful; the main musical creative force behind PHILIPPINE VIOLATORS Since day one,
Jesus Espiritu a.k.a. Senor Rotten.
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